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Shruthi Priya Senthil Vel Kumaran

Medical Coding Specialist
Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Medical Coding Specialist with proven expertise at AGS Health PVT. Ltd., excelling in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Achieved 100% production and quality across multiple processes while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to patient confidentiality drive my success in optimizing coding accuracy and workflow management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Medical Coding Specialist

AGS Health PVT.Ltd
12.2019 - Current
  • Worked in different processes, like E/M (Evolution Management), ED (Emergency Department), and SDS (Same Day Surgery).


  • Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments based on clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations like CMS and HIPAA.


  • Review and analyze patient medical records to identify relevant diagnostic and procedural information, and detect documentation deficiencies.


  • Maintain patient data confidentiality and security in compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.


  • Support the client to clear the work queue based on urgency and complexity, to minimize backlogs, and ensure efficient processing.


  • Meet or exceed established daily or hourly productivity standards, which can vary based on the setting (inpatient vs. outpatient) and specialty.


  • Stay up-to-date on coding guidelines, and apply them to production coding.


  • Maintained 100% production and quality in all three processes I've worked on.


  • Work on multiple processes (ED and SDS) simultaneously based on client requirements.


Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Madras Medical Mission Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.


  • Promoted patient safety and comfort by promptly addressing concerns, reporting changes in condition, and providing timely interventions.


  • Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate communication and thorough education on post-surgical care needs.


  • Promoted evidence-based wound care practices within the unit, reducing complications after surgery.


  • Involved in Code Blue once where I had to provide CPR to a patient to save him.


  • Handled crisis situations calmly and effectively while prioritizing patient safety at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajalakshmi College of Nursing
Chennai, India
05.2001 -

Skills

  • ICD-10 proficiency
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Procedural coding accuracy
  • Medical coding certification
  • HIPAA compliance
  • CPT coding
  • Medical code selection
  • Outpatient coding experience
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical abbreviations
  • Clinical documentation
  • Document management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Coding error resolution
  • Workflow management
  • Performance improvement
  • Regulatory guidelines

Certification

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

04-2023

Medical Coding Specialist

AGS Health PVT.Ltd
12.2019 - Current

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Madras Medical Mission Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajalakshmi College of Nursing
05.2001 -

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